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CBS News to Close Radio Division, Impacting 700 Stations

3/21/2026

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CBS News Closes Radio

CBS News will shutter its radio division on May 22, 2026, ending nearly 100 years of broadcasting.
The closure affects about 60 to 70 employees, about 6% of the workforce.
Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss cited economic pressures and a shift toward digital platforms.
The Writers Guild of America condemned the move as mismanagement.
Approximately 700 affiliated radio stations will be impacted and must seek alternative news feeds.

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Writers Guild Critiques

The Writers Guild of America criticized CBS News for layoffs, calling them the result of "recklessness and greed."
About 6% of the workforce, or 60–70 roles, will be cut, including CBS News Radio's closure on May 22.
Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski said economic challenges necessitated the decision as CBS News modernizes.
Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, has faced scrutiny for editorial choices since her appointment.

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CBS News Closes Radio

CBS News will shutter its radio division on May 22, 2026, ending nearly 100 years of broadcasting.
The closure affects about 60 to 70 employees, about 6% of the workforce.
Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss cited economic pressures and a shift toward digital platforms.
The Writers Guild of America condemned the move as mismanagement.
Approximately 700 affiliated radio stations will be impacted and must seek alternative news feeds.

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